[ Her gaze returns to him when he asks his question, the wry smile fading into a sober frown. ]
It means that you will wield us both... If the seal were broken.
[ But then holds up a hand to signal she has more to say, pausing only here to gather her thoughts. When she continues, her tone is more reserved, as if she’s already decided upon something. ]
...But it’s okay. With her you’ll be safer, because she won’t lose control. Pyra is the inferior weapon, weaker.[ She states this matter-of-factly, her hands lowering to her sides. Sure more power means more ability to wreck an enemy... but it also means so much more risk for destruction. ] Anything that she is capable of, it’s just a trickle of what leaks through the seal.
It’s... better like this. Me being here. [ She holds his gaze steadily. She’s used to others knowing what she is. She’s used to others fearing her. She’s used to the look in others’ eyes wanting her as their own weapon.
None of that has happened here, not with anyone. But she thinks of Shen Qingqiu as being especially humble for what it’s worth, which is part of the reason she’s telling him this. ] Trust me on that.
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It means that you will wield us both... If the seal were broken.
[ But then holds up a hand to signal she has more to say, pausing only here to gather her thoughts. When she continues, her tone is more reserved, as if she’s already decided upon something. ]
...But it’s okay. With her you’ll be safer, because she won’t lose control. Pyra is the inferior weapon, weaker.[ She states this matter-of-factly, her hands lowering to her sides. Sure more power means more ability to wreck an enemy... but it also means so much more risk for destruction. ] Anything that she is capable of, it’s just a trickle of what leaks through the seal.
It’s... better like this. Me being here. [ She holds his gaze steadily. She’s used to others knowing what she is. She’s used to others fearing her. She’s used to the look in others’ eyes wanting her as their own weapon.
None of that has happened here, not with anyone. But she thinks of Shen Qingqiu as being especially humble for what it’s worth, which is part of the reason she’s telling him this. ] Trust me on that.